Chanonry Point Cottage

Near Fortrose, The Black Isle

Welcome to the cottage situated at what is arguably the dolphin-watching centre of the world!

Chanonry Point Cottage is situated a few yards from the lighthouse of the same name on the Moray Firth coast of the Black Isle, just north of Inverness (all facilities). The pods of dolphins making for the inner waters of the Firth all have to pass through these narrows and it is very seldom that there are not some to be seen from the windows of the cottage.

It is just a mile from the pretty villages of Rosemarkie (shops, pubs, restaurants, hotels and a leisure centre) and Fortrose, with its ruined 13th century cathedral. The area is also famous for its Pictish remains. The road from the villages to the cottage runs past the renowned but fiendish 18-hole links golf course designed by James Braid - for between a rock and a hard place, read the gorse and the sea!

In addition to its wonderful location, Chanonry Point is a snug and delightful cottage. It is double-glazed for additional warmth, though the afternoon and evening sun beating through the west-facing windows of the sitting and dining rooms also does a very efficient job!

The road stops at the cottage, where it joins an old stone jetty going along to the lighthouse. Just over the wall, there is a shingle beach. There is ample parking and a grass garden at the side.

Please note: Due to its location the cottage is not suitable for children under 10.

Quick Info

Sleeps: 3/4

Bedrooms: 2

Changeover Day: Sat

Pets Allowed: Yes (2)

No smoking

Bathrooms: 1

Features

Pet Friendly

Off Street/Private Parking

Garden Furniture

Secure Storage

Increased Accessibility

Coastal

Village

Shower

Laundry Facilities

Freezer

Mains Water

The area has some wonderful walks, one of the nearest of which is from Rosemarkie to the Fairy Glen. There are water sports in the Firth, quite apart from boat trips to see the ubiquitous dolphins and a wildlife park to the south of Munlochy (7 miles).

Inverness, capital of the Highlands, is only 14 miles away. If, as a change from dolphins, you fancy some monster watching, Loch Ness is only 20 miles away. The Black Isle Brewery near Cromarty (10 miles) produces organic beers and lagers, or, if you prefer a drop of the hard stuff, you can join the Whisky Trail at Tomatin (27 miles).

The west is also easily accessible. Torridon, with its famous mountain ranges, is within two hours' drive and even Kyle of Lochalsh and Skye (80 miles) can be visited in a day.

The Battlefield at Culloden (19 miles), which still retains its haunting atmosphere on even the brightest days, should not be missed. Further up the coast from there is Fort George (26 miles) and Findhorn (43 miles) with fine sandy beaches. This coast has been recorded as having the most clear days per year in the whole of Scotland, perhaps the reason why the RAF chose Lossiemouth for their base!

Please note: while we make every effort to be as accurate as possible, the actual position of the cottage indicated on the map above and the proximity of the amenities in the Local Info section cannot be guaranteed to be precise and should be used as a guide only.

Accommodation

Downstairs

Upstairs

Twin bedroom.

What's included

Linen (Double Bed)

Free

Linen (Single Bed)

Free

Sets of towels

Free

Available Extras

Pet

£20.00

Services

Bed linen and towels are INCLUDED. The first £10 of electricity INCLUDED with any additional usage payable by meter reading at the end of your stay. Heating is by gas central heating (first £15 INCLUDED with any additional usage payable at the end of your stay). A maximum of 2 dogs are welcome at an additional charge (1 large, 2 medium or 2 small). If you wish to bring any other pets please contact us and we will see what we can do. No smoking.

Availability

The calendar below shows dates which are either available or booked for this property. Use the availability & book sidebar on the right to select your desired holiday dates.

Weekly Prices

The weekly guide prices for this property are shown below. Use the availability & book sidebar on the right to select your holiday or calculate short break rates (where available).

Changeover Day: Sat

Rental - Date Range

Sleeps 4

09 Feb 2019 - 05 Apr 2019

£495.00

06 Apr 2019 - 26 Apr 2019

£595.00

27 Apr 2019 - 10 May 2019

£495.00

11 May 2019 - 24 May 2019

£595.00

25 May 2019 - 31 May 2019

£695.00

01 Jun 2019 - 28 Jun 2019

£595.00

29 Jun 2019 - 30 Aug 2019

£695.00

31 Aug 2019 - 20 Sep 2019

£595.00

21 Sep 2019 - 11 Oct 2019

£495.00

12 Oct 2019 - 01 Nov 2019

£595.00

02 Nov 2019 - 19 Dec 2019

£395.00

20 Dec 2019 - 27 Dec 2019

£695.00

28 Dec 2019 - 05 Jan 2020

£695.00

06 Jan 2020 - 05 Jan 2021

POA

06 Jan 2021 - 05 Jan 2022

POA

Please note: Prices are calculated based on your party size at the time of booking. If your party size changes for any reason after booking please let us know so we can ensure the accommodation provided meets your exact requirements.

Reviews (Supplied Independently through Feefo)

Date

Rating

Comment

24-Aug-2018

Wonderful position right next to the Dolphin watching point.Well equipped kitchen.However the cottage is a b...

Wonderful position right next to the Dolphin watching point.Well equipped kitchen.However the cottage is a bit in need of redecoration in places. The TV is too small for the lounge. The DVD player did not work. The upstairs bedroom is really only good enough for children,it has a very low ceiling and small beds.Impossible to accurately read the gas meter and this is needed because the gas is very expensive to use per unit and there are no units on the reader!

Delightful cosy cottage, have stayed many times here, ideal for dolphin watching. If you want high tech gadgets and stre...

Delightful cosy cottage, have stayed many times here, ideal for dolphin watching. If you want high tech gadgets and streamlined furnishings then this isn’t the place for you. Could benefit from WiFi tho, as a photographer I like to be able to access the internet .

Chanonry Point Cottage

Near Fortrose, The Black Isle

Welcome to the cottage situated at what is arguably the dolphin-watching centre of the world!

Quick Info

Sleeps: 3/4

Bedrooms: 2

Changeover Day: Sat

Pets Allowed: Yes (2)

No smoking

Bathrooms: 1

Overview

Chanonry Point Cottage is situated a few yards from the lighthouse of the same name on the Moray Firth coast of the Black Isle, just north of Inverness (all facilities). The pods of dolphins making for the inner waters of the Firth all have to pass through these narrows and it is very seldom that there are not some to be seen from the windows of the cottage.

It is just a mile from the pretty villages of Rosemarkie (shops, pubs, restaurants, hotels and a leisure centre) and Fortrose, with its ruined 13th century cathedral. The area is also famous for its Pictish remains. The road from the villages to the cottage runs past the renowned but fiendish 18-hole links golf course designed by James Braid - for between a rock and a hard place, read the gorse and the sea!

In addition to its wonderful location, Chanonry Point is a snug and delightful cottage. It is double-glazed for additional warmth, though the afternoon and evening sun beating through the west-facing windows of the sitting and dining rooms also does a very efficient job!

The road stops at the cottage, where it joins an old stone jetty going along to the lighthouse. Just over the wall, there is a shingle beach. There is ample parking and a grass garden at the side.

Please note: Due to its location the cottage is not suitable for children under 10.

Features

Pet Friendly

Off Street/Private Parking

Garden Furniture

Secure Storage

Increased Accessibility

Coastal

Village

Shower

Laundry Facilities

Freezer

Mains Water

Map & Local

The area has some wonderful walks, one of the nearest of which is from Rosemarkie to the Fairy Glen. There are water sports in the Firth, quite apart from boat trips to see the ubiquitous dolphins and a wildlife park to the south of Munlochy (7 miles).

Inverness, capital of the Highlands, is only 14 miles away. If, as a change from dolphins, you fancy some monster watching, Loch Ness is only 20 miles away. The Black Isle Brewery near Cromarty (10 miles) produces organic beers and lagers, or, if you prefer a drop of the hard stuff, you can join the Whisky Trail at Tomatin (27 miles).

The west is also easily accessible. Torridon, with its famous mountain ranges, is within two hours' drive and even Kyle of Lochalsh and Skye (80 miles) can be visited in a day.

The Battlefield at Culloden (19 miles), which still retains its haunting atmosphere on even the brightest days, should not be missed. Further up the coast from there is Fort George (26 miles) and Findhorn (43 miles) with fine sandy beaches. This coast has been recorded as having the most clear days per year in the whole of Scotland, perhaps the reason why the RAF chose Lossiemouth for their base!

Please note: while we make every effort to be as accurate as possible, the actual position of the cottage indicated on the map above and the proximity of the amenities in the Local Info section cannot be guaranteed to be precise and should be used as a guide only.

Accommodation

Downstairs

Upstairs

Twin bedroom.

What's included

Linen (Double Bed)

Free

Linen (Single Bed)

Free

Sets of towels

Free

Available Extras

Pet

£20.00

Services

Bed linen and towels are INCLUDED. The first £10 of electricity INCLUDED with any additional usage payable by meter reading at the end of your stay. Heating is by gas central heating (first £15 INCLUDED with any additional usage payable at the end of your stay). A maximum of 2 dogs are welcome at an additional charge (1 large, 2 medium or 2 small). If you wish to bring any other pets please contact us and we will see what we can do. No smoking.

Availability

Availability

The calendar below shows dates which are either available or booked for this property. Use the Book Now menu above to select your desired holiday dates.

Weekly Prices

The weekly guide prices for this property are shown below. Use the availability & book sidebar on the right to select your holiday or calculate short break rates (where available).

Changeover Day: Sat

Rental - Date Range

Sleeps 4

09 Feb 2019 - 05 Apr 2019

£495.00

06 Apr 2019 - 26 Apr 2019

£595.00

27 Apr 2019 - 10 May 2019

£495.00

11 May 2019 - 24 May 2019

£595.00

25 May 2019 - 31 May 2019

£695.00

01 Jun 2019 - 28 Jun 2019

£595.00

29 Jun 2019 - 30 Aug 2019

£695.00

31 Aug 2019 - 20 Sep 2019

£595.00

21 Sep 2019 - 11 Oct 2019

£495.00

12 Oct 2019 - 01 Nov 2019

£595.00

02 Nov 2019 - 19 Dec 2019

£395.00

20 Dec 2019 - 27 Dec 2019

£695.00

28 Dec 2019 - 05 Jan 2020

£695.00

06 Jan 2020 - 05 Jan 2021

POA

06 Jan 2021 - 05 Jan 2022

POA

Please note: Prices are calculated based on your party size at the time of booking. If your party size changes for any reason after booking please let us know so we can ensure the accommodation provided meets your exact requirements.

Reviews

Reviews(Supplied Independently through Feefo)

24-Aug-2018

Wonderful position right next to the Dolphin watching point.Well equipped kitchen.However the cottage is a b...

Wonderful position right next to the Dolphin watching point.Well equipped kitchen.However the cottage is a bit in need of redecoration in places. The TV is too small for the lounge. The DVD player did not work. The upstairs bedroom is really only good enough for children,it has a very low ceiling and small beds.Impossible to accurately read the gas meter and this is needed because the gas is very expensive to use per unit and there are no units on the reader!

Delightful cosy cottage, have stayed many times here, ideal for dolphin watching. If you want high tech gadgets and stre...

Delightful cosy cottage, have stayed many times here, ideal for dolphin watching. If you want high tech gadgets and streamlined furnishings then this isn’t the place for you. Could benefit from WiFi tho, as a photographer I like to be able to access the internet .

The cottage is very comfortable, in an ideal location and makes a great holiday base. It is well maintained and welcoming with the ‘snug’ adding to a lovely holiday experience allowing views of the night sky.

I was always kept up to date regarding my booking, receiving regular emails informing me of payment details, directions to cottage and what to expect there. If I had any queries they were answered quickly and professionally and always friendly.